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  1. Well said TJ. A persons belief in God does not make him or her a good person. Neither does a persons non-belief in God make him or her a bad person. I personally know numerous people who profess to be Christian or God fearing who I would not turn my back on. On the other hand I know atheists who I would trust any of my children to. What is more impotant to me is the persons character, which is not dependent on their belief in God.
  2. littlebillie Try this one. It would appear to me that he is an avowed atheist now. avowed adj 1: openly declared as such; "an avowed enemy"; "her professed love of everything about that country"; "McKinley was assassinated by a professed anarchist" [syn: avowed(a), professed(a)] 2: asserted as true under oath; "a statement attested by witnesses" [syn: attested] 3: openly affirmed; "an avowed Jeffersonian" [syn: avowed(a)] Source: WordNet 1.6, 1997 Princeton University
  3. Excerpt From the Declaration of Religious Principle (Adult Application No. 28-501T) The Boy Scouts of America maintains that no member can grow into the best kind of citizen without recognizing an obligation to God (it is capitalized).....The Boy Scouts of America's policy is that the home and the organization or group with which the member is connected shall give definite attention to religious life. I wonder if that last part perhaps gives authority to the Chartering Organization to accept or decline atheists?
  4. Two nights - we leave at 6:30 with the stipulation that everyone eat before they get to the church. Wev'e found that this gives us a full day of activities on Saturday.
  5. acco40 brings up an interesting point. I was taught during WOLT (and it is still beging taught) that the correct Webelos to Adult ratio was 2:1 with the stipulation that the leader in charge could only be responsible for his own son. This is from the Cub Scout Leader Book 1997 copyright (this is my most recent copy). "However,if a parent can't attend, arrangements must be made by the boy's family for one of the other parents (but not the Webelos den leader) or another adult relative or friend to be a substitute at the campout. It is essential that each Webelos Scout be under the supervi
  6. Laura I would play it safe and require a class 3. Here is what the GTSC says: Class 3: Includes andy event involving strenuous activity such as backpacking, high altitude, extreme weather conditions, cold water, exposure, fatigue, athletic competition, adventure challenge, or remote conditiions where readily availble medical care cannot be assured. Examples: high-adventure activities, jamborees, and extended backpacking trips in remote areas.
  7. I carry a small pocketknife everyday. On Scout outings I carry a Leatherman.
  8. I just took YP this past Tuesday. I don't know what version it was and I'm not sure that I would call it a Talk Show Format. There was a Moderator and a panel of about 8 experts in various fields. There was an audience who had opportunities to ask questions. The whole video lasted about 75 minutes including breaks for our participation. Regardless of what version it is I would recommend that all of your leaders take the training.
  9. Our Council has an agreement with the local police department and all registered leaders are checked by the police.
  10. Our Council uses the mess hall type cups and everyone uses a dremel to put their totem on the cup along with anything else they deem appropriate. I have my totem and SR-438 on the cup. I carry it proudly and it hasn't been washed yet, just rinsed.
  11. sctmom Our Pack just came back from our District's Fall Camporee. We had 92 people from our Pack attend, we 77 camp on Saturday Night. We have at least four family campouts every year. We try to have the Webelos camp on Friday and Saturday nights and everyone else on Saturday. This allows the Webelos to experience the Webelos Outdoor Program and work on their Outdoorsman Badge and on Scout Skills. We have tried to have the dens all camp in the same area but have found it to be easier to have all the dens mixed together. This seems to create a feeling of friendship and belonging. We al
  12. I think this requirement does support the Patrol Method. The Patrol decides on the menu. During every Patrol outing there is a duty roster prepared where each member has specific duties to perform all of which are for the good of the Patrol. Requirement 4e - serve as the Patrols cook - supervise the assistant(s)... If you have ever worked in a resteraunt then you know that the Chef does not do all the cooking he supervises the assistants. Doesn't this help to prepare the Scout to lead others? Aren't Oreos at the bottom of the food pyramid?
  13. Let me add this. There is large difference between a Troop and a Pack committee. A Troop Committee should never change a decision of the PLC unless there is a saftey or BSA rules and regs problem. However the capital expenditure issue is the same.
  14. Bob I have to disagree with you on this one. On page 33 of the Troop Committee Guidebook it states the following "The Scoutmaster is not actually a member of the troop committee, and has no vote." If the committee is not a voting body why would this statement be in the Committee Book? I took over a Pack where the Cubmaster and the Committee Chair made all of the decisions without consulting anyone. The Pack went from 40 - 50 Scouts down to 14 when the Cubmaster moved on with his son. Less than a year later we have a a Pack of 75 boys with a committee consisting of 12 registered members.
  15. Regardless of what District, Council people say, you need to err on the safe side. Everyone of our leaders have a complete information sheet and a copy of the medical form (updated every year during recharter) on everyone in their den. The Cubmaster, Ass. Cubmaster and Comm. Chair have a copies of all Scouts and Scouters in the Pack. This info goes on all outings overnight or just a day trip.
  16. I also took over from a Cubmaster who was unorganized and didn't keep the leadership infomed. That said you have a wonderful opportunity. Remember that you will get far more out of the job than you put in. First take all the training you can this also includes the other leaders (Den and Committee). Discuss everything you can with all of your leaders - it is not a one man job. Ceremonies and traditions. Are they important and do the boys enjoy them? You bet they do. Don't be afraid to start your own traditions. I started a birthday hat tradition in our Pack - each month at
  17. Bob I thought you needed to have an Assistant Scoutmaster. Can you keep a Troop running without one? Thanks Paul
  18. Food for thought!! What about those of us that do not have an area that has an elevation gain of 2,000 feet. I run ultra marathons and many of them count the total of all the inclines when the organizers publish total elevation gain.
  19. ScouterPaul

    Rumors

    I don't know about the rumors 1,2 or 3 but the idea of having something to wear showing Bobcat is a good idea. Concerning BALOO training the current course is the revamped course. I am on our Districts training team and on staff for our BALOO courses. You do need to have a BALOO trained individual on all campouts. You do not if you are not spending the night.
  20. Bob I was doing research on the duties of the Advancement Coordinator and came upon one of your posts and it brought up the following question. You wrote: "If the SPL was allowed to choose his ASPL and all other troop offices (there are a couple exceptions such as Troop Guides and JASM, that the SM should do) he would have scouts who he wants to work with, and who want to work with him." It was my understanding that all youth leadership postions were either elected or appointed by the SPL with the help of the SM. The following is from the Scoutmasters Handbook "Unless otherwise ind
  21. Rooster Question - Do you attend Roundtables, Adult Training, serve on any District/Counsel Training courses? These would all require your committment but not your childs.
  22. Here is something to ponder. There is no question the BSA is non profit organization. However I believe the BSA still falls under all goverment employment laws. I wonder what would happen if the BSA refused to employ a person because of their sexual preference (assuming that the Council in question is in an area that has sexual orientation as part of their discrimination laws).
  23. How fast is to fast to get First Class - if it is possible to earn First Class to quickly? I was looking at my copy of the Boy Scout Requirements 2002 tonight and read the First Class Requirements. This was when I realized that the Boy Scout Handbook (1998 Copyright) First Class Requirement 9C (Water survival skills) was no longer a requirement. I was anticipating that this requirement would take at least 4 or 5 visits to the local YMCA before all the boys could fullfill the requirement, we have a YMCA session scheduled once a month for the next five months. This would give the boys a good
  24. Our SM is wanting to start holding Merit Badge classes during the Troop Meetings. I have my on opinion on this but will withhold until I receive your valuable opinions. Thanks
  25. sctmom If you go to a local liquor store you should be able to pick up a liquor box that has been cut with a razor so that one side is only secured by one edge. This acts as a door. I prefer liquor boxes because they seem to be made out of heavier cardboard and last longer. I place a rock in front of the "oven door". This helps keep it in place and also tells everyone that he oven is hot. I also use cookie sheets they seem to work well. Our Cub Scouts love the cakes that they bake in tuna cans. Also english muffin pizzas go over well.
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